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Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.
Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.
Highlights
- Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George
- Furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts purchased from all around the world
- 35 rooms to explore with a galleried atrium and ballroom
- Olveston is an authentic and original historic home depicting the life of a wealthy merchant family in the early part of the twentieth century.
The house and its contents were gifted to the City of Dunedin following the death of Mr Theomin’s daughter and the home was opened for the public to enjoy in 1966.
This fascinating guided tour of Olveston will depict for you the lives of an upper class family in the early twentieth century.
Come and see for yourself the grace and grandeur of Olveston - An iconic Dunedin building and unique heritage experience in New Zealand.
Available Bookings from 30 Apr to 13 May 2025
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Just awesome
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Olveston Diamond
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Olveston Diamond
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Worth checking out
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Worth checking out
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Going back in time
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Going back in time
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful!
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Great tour
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beauiful Mansion
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Beauiful Mansion
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Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
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Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
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The best attraction in Dunedin
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Beautifully presented Home
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Beautifully presented Home
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A must do experience.
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A must do experience.
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A must do experience.
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Fantastic tour
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Historical home
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Excellent Tour
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Colonial grandeur conserved
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Colonial grandeur conserved
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History at its finest
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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you Valerie, thank you for visiting Olveston. Jan
Katrin from Germany wrote on 03 March 2016
Ganz nett...
Die Führung war ganz ok, aber als verwöhnter Europäer was Kunst, Kultur, Antiquitäten betrifft wirklich nicht mehr. Es fanden zu viele Führungen parallel statt, so dass es oft recht laut wurde und das Ambiente gestört hat. Definitiv kein Muss für mich in Duedin.
John Rountree from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2025
Olveston - A Must See Site in Dunedin
Olveston is a marvelous record of a family's environment during Dunedin's early years. Many thanks to the staff who protect and show this historic site.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, John, for your review we are so please you enjoyed your tour.
andreag25 from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025
Olveston house
Loved it, so much to see, lovely informative host. Well worth it.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Andrea, for your five-star review.
Sharon Craig from New Zealand wrote on 09 April 2025
Beautiful historic home
Very knowledgeable guide Beautifully presented historic home and garden Fantastic art collection
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Sharon, for taking the time to review Olveston Historic home.
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Valerie Offner from Germany wrote on 27 November 2019
Fantastisch!
Es war klasse! Der Mann der uns herumgeführt hat war so sympathisch!